World Cup 2026 - Online Information Meeting
2026-03-16 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Madrid)
The official plans for the ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026, to be held from 28 September to 4 October 2026 in Spain, are moving into the next phase.

To ensure all member countries and clubs are fully prepared for the upcoming tournament, the Organising Committee has the great pleasure of inviting the global Taekwon-Do community to a series of vital online information meetings.

The sessions are designed to accommodate the international community and will be held in two separate time slots on Monday, 16 March 2026:

20:00 CET (Spanish Time): Session for Spanish-speaking participants.International Taekwon-Do Federation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup – Online Information Meeting – Spanishhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82665840125?pwd=[REDACTED]

21:00 CET (Spanish Time): Session for English-speaking participants.International Taekwon-Do Federation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup – Online information Meeting – Englishhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83825718829?pwd=[REDACTED]

Purpose and Coordination The primary goal of these webinars is to provide comprehensive information regarding the event’s logistics, answer direct questions from clubs and national federations, and ensure seamless coordination leading up to the competition.

The Organizing Committee has also extended an invitation to the relevant ITF Committees to be present. This will allow for technical questions to be clarified directly by the experts involved, ensuring total transparency and clarity for all attendees.

By joining the online meetings and bringing together athletes, instructors, and officials in these sessions, the goal is to build a solid foundation for what promises to be a historic Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026 in Benidorm.

Note to Participants: All interested member countries and clubs are encouraged to join the session that matches their preferred language to stay updated on the latest requirements and event details.

Official website of the Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026: 🔗 worldcup2026.taekwondoitf.es Follow the Instagram profile of Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026: https://www.instagram.com/itfworldcup_benidorm2026

We look forward to meeting you on 16th March via Zoom and we hope to see you in autumn in Benidorm.

ITF Open Talks: Kids, Harmony, and Inclusion
2026-03-21 00:00 - 23:59
After the success of the online webinars “Taekwon-Do for Everyone” in 2025, the ITF goes the next step: ITF Open Talks – a virtual format for informal exchange to share ideas, experiences, but also doubts and questions, with the entire community around the world

The first ITF Open Talk will feature the chairs of three Standing Committees: Master Fabián Izquierdo (Children Development), Master Gastón Casero (Harmony), and Sbn Anabel Vicario (Inclusion).

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026Time: 2pm UTCPlatform: Zoom (Registration for free.)

Roma Gladiator Open 2026
2026-03-22 00:00 - 23:59
The event, organized by GM Wim Bos, will be held on March 22, 2026, in the Sports Hall PALATORRINO, Via Fiume Giallo 47, Rome, Italy

according to the following program:hrs. 09.00-13.00 Chicks, Dragons and Kids/Individual and Team Pattern Competition.hrs.13.00-20.00 hrs. Pre-Junior, Junior and Senior / Individual competition and Junior/Senior Team Sparring Competition.

Registration for this competition is exclusively through www.handlesport.com Closing of the online registration: Tuesday March 17th, 2026, at 23.00 hrs.

info:romagladiatoropen@gmail.com

Official invitation in the attachment

Gladiator Open INVITATION 2026(ENG)_v3Download

ITF Webinar: Nutrition for competition
2026-03-28 00:00 - 23:59
Proper hydration is one of the most important — and often overlooked — factors in combat sports performance. In Taekwon-Do, where athletes must balance high-intensity competition with strict weight categories, managing hydration correctly can significantly impact both performance and health.

In this special ITF Webinar session “Taekwon-Do for Everyone”, the ITF Medical and Anti-Doping Committee organized an external speaker: Sean Fitzgerald, Certified Nutritionist and Personal Trainer from Adaptive Health, will explore the critical role hydration plays in training, competition performance, recovery, and safe weight management for Taekwondo athletes.

Drawing on his extensive background in Taekwon-Do and his current experience as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, Sean brings both practical athlete insight and professional expertise in combat sports nutrition. Through his work with European and World medalist athletes, as well as professional MMA fighters, BJJ competitors, and boxers, he has helped athletes develop smarter strategies to fuel performance while maintaining long-term health.

During this talk, participants will learn:

Why hydration is essential for optimal performance in Taekwon-Do competition

How dehydration affects strength, endurance, and cognitive performance

Practical hydration strategies before, during, and after competition

Safer approaches to managing hydration during weight cuts

How combat sport athletes can stay healthy while performing at their best

This session is ideal for Taekwon-Do athletes and coaches who want to better understand how nutrition and hydration can support both competitive success and long-term athlete wellbeing.

English Webinar:

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11am UTC

Speaker: Sean Fitzgerald

Title: Hydration for Competition: Performance, Health, and Weight Cuts

Free registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0rUpKUJTT7i6VGjPdWYrlg

Spanish Webinar:

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2pm UTC

Speaker: Dr. Sergio Marissi (Medical and Anti-Doping Committee)

Title: Hydration during Competition

Free registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JJXBam85RimcaZx21claRg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Albania Championships & Seminar 2026
2026-03-28 00:00 - 2026-03-29 23:59
Saturday, March 28, 2026: Open Tirana 2026 Championships

Sunday, March 29, 2026: Tul Seminar and Black Belt Grading with Master Niklas Enander (VIII. Dan, Member of the ITF Board of Directors)

More informations directly via email (Titini Xhekson).

8th Extraordinary General Assembly
2026-03-29 00:00 - 23:59
The ITF is pleased to announce that the 8th Extraordinary General Assembly will be held on Sunday, 29 March 2026, at 2pm CEST (=12pm UTC) via online conference.

Official Member Associations are kindly invited to this Extraordinary General Assembly

To ensure the smooth and efficient conduct of the Assembly, any comments, proposals, or suggested amendments must be submitted to the ITF Office by 15 March 2026.

Delegates are encouraged to complete the registration process within the specified deadline to secure their participation and voting rights in accordance with ITF Statutes and regulations.

For any questions or administrative support, please contact the ITF Office directly.

We look forward to welcoming your delegates to the 8th Extraordinary General Assembly and to your valued participation in the governance and continued development of our Federation.

2026.027.ITF – Invitation & Agenda – 8th ITF Extraordinary Congress – ENG-1Download

IIC Canada 2026
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Centre des Congrès de l’Hôtel Delta Trois-Rivières, 1634 Rue Notre Dame Centre, Trois-Rivières, Québec, QC G9A 6B2, Canada
Dear GM, Masters, Instructors, black belts, and red belts,

It’s a great pleasure to invite you to the International Instructor Course in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada.

The IIC will be in April 10, 11 and 12, 2026 at the Delta Hotels Trois Rivieres Conference Centre 1634 Rue Notre Dame Centre, Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 6B2

For members in Quebec, this course will also serve as a license renewal for September 2026. Simply present the federation with proof of participation in the IIC to receive your 2027 license.

Here is the link for registration form: International Instructor Course (IIC) – Registration / Inscription – Remplir le formulaire

For further information : iic@atpl-itf.com

Don’t forget to send your national association(NA) a copy of your registration, so that the ITF can prepare your certificate.

We look forward to seeing you at the IIC April.

Best regards,

Alexandre Sarrazin

Registration coordinator

AETF European Championships 2026
2026-04-12 00:00 - 2026-04-19 23:59
More information on the AETF website.

International Do Course (ES) - April/May 2026
2026-04-19 00:00 - 2026-05-03 23:59
The International Do Course (IDC) is a central element of the ITF syllabus. It not only teaches the Do including insights into ethics and the ITF values but the IDC is also a requirement for all candidates for gradings to 4th degree and above.

The first day of the course (Day 1) will be on April 19, 2026, from 1pm to 8pm (UTC) and the second day (Day 2) will be on May 3, 2025, from 1pm to 8pm (UTC).

Deadline for registration: April 12, 2026, 11pm (UTC)

The course will be delivered in Spanish without any translation to English or any other language. It will be held online.

For more information, please see the official invitation.

Information_IDC_online_(English)_April-May2026Download

IUC Guatemala City
2026-05-23 08:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00
Please find the officialinvitation below (Spanish only)

20260524_INVITACION OFICIAL QIUC GUATEMALADownload

IUC Canada 2026
2026-06-06 00:00 - 2026-06-07 23:59
Dear Grand Masters, Masters, Instructors, and Students,The CTFI Umpire Committee in collaboration with École Citadelle de Taekwon-Do have the privilege of inviting you to the 52nd Qualifying International Umpire Course (IUC), to be held in Québec City, Canada, on Saturday, June 6th, and Sunday, June 7th, 2026.The course will be conducted by:Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquen IX – Chairman, ITF Umpire Committee (Argentina) Grand Master Ruben Suarez IX – Member, ITF Umpire Committee (USA) Master Kurt Ottesen VIII – Member, ITF Umpire Committee (Canada)Special Guests:Grand Master Clint Norman IX – ITF Senior Vice PresidentGrand Master Pierre Laquerre IX – Member, ITF Technical CommitteeVenue:Collège Stanislas1605 Chemin Sainte-FoyQuébec, QC G1S 4A1The closing date for registration is May 15th, 2026.For further information or assistance, please contact us at 604-760-0291 or by email at ctfiumpirecommittee@gmail.com.We look forward to welcoming you in Québec City for this prestigious event.

QUIC Canada Invitation – v2Download

IUC53 Lima, Peru
2026-06-21 00:00 - 23:59
IUC in Lima, Peru, conducted by GM Abelardo Benzaquen.

Please find the full invitation below:

20260621_IUC_Peru_invitacionDownload

Campeonato Sudamericano 2026
2026-06-22 00:00 - 2026-06-27 23:59
🏔🇵🇪 THE RETURN TO THE CRADLE OF LEGENDS 🇵🇪🏔

The continent gathers once again on Peruvian soil.⏳ After the unforgettable 2017 South American Championship, Lima is preparing once more to welcome the champions at the 10th SOUTH AMERICAN TAEKWON-DO ITF CHAMPIONSHIP.

📅 June 22–27, 2026📍 Lima, Peru

🔥 A long-awaited return.🔥 A country that combines ancient history with sporting passion.🔥 The place where modern warriors of the tatami will honor traditions and build the future of South American Taekwon-Do.

From the greatness of the Incas to the energy of every match, Peru will be the stage where unity, discipline, and South American pride shine brighter than ever.

💪 The countdown has begun. The spirit of Taekwon-Do calls us back to Lima!

More information soon!

SouthAmericanITF2026 #ReturnToTheCradle #Lima2026 #TaekwonDoITF #SouthAmericanPride

IIC Ireland 2026
2026-06-26 08:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | University of Limerick, V94 T9PX, Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Please find the full invitation below.

20260626_IIC Ireland InviteDownload

IIC Ethiopia 2026
2026-07-31 00:00 - 2026-08-02 23:59
IIC in Addis Adaba, Ethiopia, conduted by GM Pierre Laquerre and Master Virginia Dionisi.

More information will follow.

IIC Brazil 2026
2026-08-14 08:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00

IIC England 2026
2026-09-04 08:00 - 2026-09-06 17:00
More information coming soon!

ITF World Cup 2026
2026-09-28 00:00 - 2026-10-04 23:59
The ITF World Cup 2026 wil be organized by Espana ITF Taekwon-Do under the supervision of Master Paco Ferrando.

Orgnizer’s email: infoITFWC2026@taekwondoitf.esOrganizer’s website: https://worldcup2026.taekwondoitf.esITF World Cup 2026 Instagram

Official competition days: Tuesday, September 29, to Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Palau Liliana Steiner L´Illa de Benidorm

The official invitation and info about the accommodation is found below:

INVITATION-WORLD-CUP-2026-published_v4.1Download

WORLD-CUP-2026-Declaration_of_consentDownload

2026 UMPIRE REGISTRATIONv1 – STEP BY STEP GUIDEDownload

WORLD-CUP-2026-ACCOMMODATION-v3Download

APPENDIX 1 – VISA request form v2Download

APPENDIX 2 – Hotel form v2.2Download

APPENDIX-4-accommodation-form v2.2Download

Adapted World Cup 2026
2026-09-30 00:00 - 23:59
It is an honor to invite you to participate in the 3rd ITF Adapted Taekwon-Do World Cup.

Promoter: International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) Organizer: Taekwon-Do ITF España Contact: Master Francisco Ferrando, infoITFWC2026@taekwondoitf.esRegistration: Monday, September 28, 2026Competition day: Wednesday, September 30, 2026Where: Palau d´Esports l´Illa de Benidorm, Partida Salto del Agua, 03502, Benidorm

Registration: In Sportdata through the ITF-online-database https://data.itftkd.sport/signin. Each registration must be processed through the club participating in the World Cup, provided they have access to this platform, or through each country’s National or Allied Association.

Registration Deadline: Registrations will be open until August 27, 2026, at 21:59 UTC

Registration Fee: USD $100 per CompetitiorAccredition Fee: USD $100. (Those who book their accommodation through the organizer (Beniconnect), will have the fee included in their booking payment.)

More information in the official invitations:

Adapted Taekwon-Do ITF World Cup 2026_v2Download

More information about the accommodation and travel, please consult the World Cup 2026 event page.

International Do Course (EN)- November 2026
2026-11-01 00:00 - 2026-11-15 23:59
The International Do Course (IDC) is a central element of the ITF syllabus. It not only teaches the Do including insights into ethics and the ITF values but the IDC is also a requirement for all candidates for gradings to 4th degree and above.

The first day of the course (Day 1) will be on November 1, 2026, from 2pm to 9pm (UTC) and the second day (Day 2) will be on November 15, 2025, from 2pm to 9pm (UTC).

Deadline for registration: October 25, 2026, 11pm (UTC)

The course will be delivered in English without any translation to Spanish or any other language. It will be held online.

For more information, please see the official invitation.

Information_IDC_online_(English)_November2026Download

Informacion_IDC en_linea_(ESPAÑOL)_noviembre2026Download
